Cunningham discusses teh historic trial of Hideki Tojo and his 27 Japanese associates who were leaders in Japan prior to Pearl Harbor.
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Schweiker, an attorney, discusses his life and career in Des Moines, Iowa.
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An interview with Des Moines Public Library board member Peter Sand, who shares his reaction to the events of September 11, 2001. Recorded as part of the Library of Congress September 11, 2001 Documentary Project, October 19, 2001.
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An interview with Des Moines Fire Chief Ron Wakeham, who shares his reaction to the events of September 11, 2001. Recorded as part of the Library of Congress September 11, 2001 Documentary Project, November 15, 2001.
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Love shares her memories of life in Iowa in 1915.
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A series of interviews with Babe Bisignano, which served as the basis for his biography, Babe, An Iowa Legend . Recorded March 26, 1989.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, babe bisignano
An interview with Des Moines Police Chief William Moulder, who shares his reaction to the events of September 11, 2001. Recorded as part of the Library of Congress September 11, 2001 Documentary Project, November 13, 2001.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, 9/11
An interview with Stella Agnes Connolly, who shares her reaction to the events of September 11, 2001. Recorded on November 19, 2001.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, 9/11
Gustafson, a citizen of Des Moines, Iowa, describes her experience as a survivor of the Titanic disaster.
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Interview deals with Stone's reminiscences of the Princess Theater in Des Moines, Iowa.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, princess theatre, actresses
Louis Williams and Julius Goldenson sdiscuss the life and career of Julia Bloom Mayer, who directed the Jewish Community Center in Des Moines, Iowa, for 20 years.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa
Jay Tone, Jr. of Tone Bros. Spice company discusses the history of the business in Des Moines, IA. Recorded February 26, 1982.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, businesses
An interview with Julian Brody, who recounts the history of his family business on Court Avenue in Des Moines, IA. Recorded September 15, 1987.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, family business
Brown, a prominent citizen of Des Moines, Iowa, describes the history of the Weitz family, who developed Weitz Construction Company.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, contractors, construction
Eugene Mannheimer interviewed by Irma Mannheimer. Interview deals with reminiscences of Eugene Mannheimer, who served as a rabbi in Des Moines, Iowa form many years.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, eugene mannheimer, jews, rabbi
An interview with Louis Hyman about the history of Hyman's Bookstore in Des Moines, IA. Recorded in 1990.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa
An interview with Roy Burnett, an actor and an Iowa native. Recorded February 21, 1993.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa
Interview with Martha Glayston, who immigrated to Des Moines from Vienna, Austria in 1938.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, immigrants
Love shares her memories of the Depression and its impact on her as a working girl in Iowa.
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William Wagner and John Brooks interviewed by Thomas McBride and Karen Gentleman. Two prominent Iowa architects discuss architecture in Iowa.
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An interview with Irma Boston, who shares her memories of the Mid-City Library branch (now Forest Avenue Library) in Des Moines, IA.
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An interview with Dorothy Campbell, member of the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library group, who shares her memories of the Forest Avenue (formerly Mid-City) library branch in Des Moines, IA.
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Mabel Robbins interviewed by John Gustafson and Carolyn McNurlen. Interview deals with reminiscences of public school teaching in Iowa from 1912-1961.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, teachers
Interview deals with reminiscences of important cases of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, iowa civil liberties union
Interview with Myron Blank on May 16, 1977, about the motion picture industry in Iowa.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, motion picture industry
Judge Luther Thomas Glanton, Jr., the first black judge in Iowa, shares memories of his life and his time on the bench. Recorded May 3, 1989.
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Married couple David and Mary Capper talk with each other. Creative Commons reuse should attribute credit this way: This is part of the "Your Story Project," which is a production of the Washington (Iowa) Free Public Library and Volunteer Producer Ben Stanton.
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An interview with Ralph Scroggs, who shares his memories of the old Main (Central) Library building of the Des Moines Public Library, from 1920 to 1950. Recorded March 4, 1986.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, des moines public library
Interview with Mrs. Edna Throckmorton. Throckmorton, a prominent citizen of Des Moines, Iowa, discusses the days of Chautauqua and the Marian Anderson episode with DAR.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, chautauqua
Interview deals with Mr. Boutin's reminiscences of the development of theater in Des Moines.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, theater
Lester Bookey interviewed by Holly Hutchison & Jeff Will. Interview deals with reminiscences of the meat packing industry in Iowa during Mr. Bookey's lifetime.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, meat packing, meat industry
Whittiner talks about his impressions of Des Moines, Iowa.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, architecture, parks, businesses
Deals with reminiscences of Mrs. Daugherty, including impressions of Charles Lindbergh and of life in Washington D.C. during the years 1918-1936.
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Interview deals with reminiscences of the banking industry during the depression.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, banking
Louis Noun shares her memories of life in Des Moines, IA.
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Former library employees Jack Owens, Bruce Stillians, and John Thompson share their memories of working for the library in the old main building, c. 1940-50.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, des moines public library
An interview with Professor Rudolph Thill, who shares his memories of life in Germany before and during WWII. Recorded July 10, 1987.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, WWII, germany
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Richard See talks with his father Max See. Creative Commons reuse should attribute credit this way: This is part of the "Your Story Project," which is a production of the Washington (Iowa) Free Public Library and Volunteer Producer Ben Stanton.
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Interview deals with reminiscences of Webber's career as a book reviewer.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa
Interview with Ira Hockenberg. Hockenberg discusses his work over many years in the food service equipment business in Des Moines, Iowa.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, architecture
Quist discusses the history of the Unitarian Church in Des Moines.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, unitarian church
Interviews with James Mitchell and James M. Morris.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, fort des moines
Lattner discusses the founding of Arbor Day by her grandfather and her family's involvement in tree planting.
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Susan Bender Eddy interviewed by Frances Throckmartan. Interview with Mrs. Eddy's career in music Des Moines, Iowa.
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An interview with Joseph Rosenfield about the history of Younkers department store, in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Recorded August 8, 1989.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, younkers
An interview with Dorothy (Dewey) Shiffler and Helen (Dewey) Olson, who share their memories of their careers at the Des Moines Public Library, circa 1929 and after. Recorded in 1983.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa
Interview with Charles Anolik, survivor of Dachau concentration camp during World War II. Recorded on April 24, 1981.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, WWII
Interview with Kathryn Love. Love discusses the history of Chautauqua in Iowa from the viewpoint of the performers.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, chautauqua
Interview with Otto Knauth. Knauth, a reporter for the Des Moines Register, discusses the discovery of the cold water cave discovered in northeast Iowa in 1967.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, caves
Walter Phillips, born in log cabin in 1884, talks about early Iowa. Phillips recounts his memories of life in central Iowa and working for Equitable Insurance.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, history, des moines, iowa
Throckmorton discusses her family and many outside interests.
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Wagner discusses architecture in the Terrace Hill neighborhood of Des Moines, Iowa.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, architecture, terrace hill
Interview covers facts about Hoyt Sherman of Des Moines, and the history of the building in Des Moines, Iowa that bears his name.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, architecture, hoyt sherman
Reminiscences of Kenneth L. Fulk, who served as Secretary Manager of the Iowa State Fair.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, iowa state fair
Interview with Ernest D. Nielsen. Nielsen, President of Grandview, 1952-1972, discusses the history of Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa.
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John Kessel talks with his mother Barbara Kessel. Terry Philips also joins the conversation. Creative Commons reuse should attribute credit this way: This is part of the "Your Story Project," which is a production of the Washington (Iowa) Free Public Library and Volunteer Producer Ben Stanton.
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An interview with Dr. Grace Doane, retired ENT specialist and resident of Des Moines, IA. Recorded on September 7, 1977.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, doctors, medical practice
Interview deals with stocks and investments, as well as a discussion of Meyer's own experience and training in the field.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, stockbrokers
Babe Bisignano interviewed by Kirke Dorweiler and Victor Mickunas. Interview deals with reminiscences of the alcohol business in Des Moines through Prohibition to 1963.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, prohibition, babe bisignano
An interview with Peggy Patrick about the Des Moines Art Center, the Meier Wing addition, and other developments. Recorded October 12, 1988.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, des moines art center, art
Spry discusses his early life in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Robert Helmick shares his memories of the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California.
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An interview with Mabel Dahlstrom Borg, former library board member and patron of the Des Moines Public Library. Recorded on August 26, 1986.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, des moines public library
Interview with Reverend John B. Isom who participated in the Civil Rights Movement and the protests in Selma, AL. Recorded in 1982.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, civil rights movement, protests
Interview deals with reminiscences of Mrs. Parker's conservation efforts in Iowa.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, conservation
Interview deals with reminiscences of small town life in rural Iowa during the 1890's.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, prairie city, rural life
Interview deals with Dr. Hills career in pediatric medicine.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, pediatrics
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Margaret Marie talks with her friend Luiza Cosmo DaSilva. Attribute credit this way: This is part of the "Your Story Project," which is a production of the Washington (Iowa) Free Public Library and Volunteer Producer Ben Stanton.
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Ferdinand Marie talks with his sister Margaret Marie. Attribute credit this way: This is part of the "Your Story Project," which is a production of the Washington (Iowa) Free Public Library and Volunteer Producer Ben Stanton.
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An interview with Bonnie Percival, owner of Percival Gallery in Des Moines, IA. Recorded June 22, 1988.
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An interview with Mildred K. Allen, a library employee from 1945 to 1968, who shares her memories of the old building and employment at the Des Moines Public Library. Recorded in 1985.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, des moines public library
Interview with Ed Chase. Chase discusses the history of Grand Avenue and some of its buildings.
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Interview with Phil Needham. Needham, a fireman from Sac City, discusses the history of his fire station.
Topics: iowa oral history project, oral history, des moines, iowa, fire stations
Interview deals with Mrs. Wijkman's (Ruth) reminiscences of her well-known family, which included grandfather Henry Wallace and Father Henry C. (Harry) Wallace.
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First cousins Fred Stark and Peter Weller talk with each other. Creative Commons reuse should attribute credit this way: This is part of the "Your Story Project," which is a production of the Washington (Iowa) Free Public Library and Volunteer Producer Ben Stanton.
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